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THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 1998 THE NEW TANNER i ~ aK Str Ts : road E P STANLEY ce) By FRANCES NIBLOCK The New Tanner As of today, local busi- nessmen Manny and Nick Prototapas (father and son) are the new owners of the former Bedroxx nightclub , on Mill Street. The Prototapas, owners for nine years of Manny's Road House on Mill Street, purchased the building from |the bank under a Power of Sale deal. Manny Prototapas said that they intend to keep the Road House open as a restau- rant and open the new facil- ity as a club featuring live entertainment and a limited menu of bar food. "We found that our cur- \ FUTURE MOGUL: Baby Nicholas Prototapas, in his father Manny's arms, is heir to both Manny's Roadhouse and the former Bedroxx nightclub, recently purchased by his dad and namesake, grandfather Nick Prototapas. - Frances Niblock photo rent location is too small, and we decided that this was a perfect chance to expand and offer more to the people of Acton," Prototapas said in an «THe Smoxe SHoppe- 56 Mill St. East, Acton Unit A 853-0411 Serving Acton for Over 25 Years Tobacco, Lotteries, Used Books (on the United Church parking lot) Seasoned Firewood Delivered Bush Cords on Special TUITMAN'S GARDEN CENTRE |; Hwy, #25, 1-1/2 mi. South of Acton (519) 853-2480 interview on Saturday. "We hope to have a grand opening in March, but have a lot of renovating to do in before that happens," Prototapas said, adding that they might hold a contest.to let customers choose a new name for the new facility. Local businessmen buy former Bedroxx "We're glad that as local business people we were the ones that were able to buy the building. We don't want lo- cal people having to leave town to enjoy live entertain- ment. Now we'll be able to sponsor even more local sports teams." YMCA plans aired Plans to rezone the former YMCA building to allow seven apartments are being circulated to area agencies for comment before a public oe is held on the pro- Owner Diane Biggs wants to restore the Mill Street building for both residential and commercial uses. Al- though the Town's Official Plan permits a range of resi- dential and commercial uses, ve be be oe D ee SY the property's designation under the Zoning Bylaw doesn't allow for residential uses, necessitating the rezon- ing request. The former YMCA build- ing, built in 1934 with a be- est from the Murray fam- ily, has been vacant since 1990 and over the year's has housed YMCA programs, Acton's library, municipal offices, a childrens' drop-in centre, Halton Police and lo- cal Masons. ~ . paramaiaatoee Bad (o) eam (5 CAA APPROVED SPECIALS LUBE OIL FILTER $13.99 REG. $19.99 FOR MOST CARS FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY SAVE 15% ON ALL STRUTS & SHOCKS NATIONAL GUARANTEE ACTON AUTO TECH 853-4144 45 MAIN ST.N., ACTON FREE BRAKES AND FRONT END INSPECTION Owned and operated by; Trefor Gardener Richard Leslie Norm Foster Floyd Foster =o PROFESSIONAL LICENSED AUTO TECHNICIANS NATIONAL GUARANTEE Brakes Mufflers Front End Suspension Front Wheel Drive Mon.- Thurs. 8am - 6pm Friday - 8am - 5pm Saturday - 8am - lpm